How to pronounce strudel
Say it like STROO-dul. Strudel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROO).
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- STROO
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strudel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of strudel
American and British speakers say strudel in essentially the same way: /ˈstrudəl/ in the US and /ˈstruːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STROO-dul.
What does strudel mean?
- A pastry made from multiple thin layers of dough rolled up and filled with fruit, etc.
- Synonym of at sign (@).
- A vertical hole in sea ice through which downward jet-like, buoyancy-driven drainage of flood water is thought to occur.
Where does strudel come from?
Borrowed from German Strudel (“whirlpool, strudel”).
Words that rhyme with strudel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strudel.
Questions about saying strudel
How do you pronounce strudel?
Say STROO-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrudəl/. In British English it is /ˈstruːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strudel?
Strudel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROO). Broken into parts: STROO · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say strudel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrudəl/ and the British form is /ˈstruːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.